U.S. Ends TPS for Haitians Amid Controversy

In a significant move, U.S. Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem has declared the end of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for over half a million Haitians. This comes as part of the Trump administration's broader strategy to revoke legal protections for migrants in the country.

This decision aligns with President Trump's stated goal of intensifying immigration enforcement, both legal and illegal, during his early days in office. Earlier this year, Noem initiated the termination of TPS for numerous Venezuelans, Afghans, and Cameroonians, with the Supreme Court recently affirming the administration's authority to proceed with these actions.

TPS, established by Congress in 1990, offers refuge to individuals whose countries are struck by extraordinary circumstances. Despite assertions that conditions in Haiti have improved, many critics highlight ongoing instability and violence, challenging the administration's decision to cease the status.

(With inputs from agencies.)